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Foreign News November 3, 1809

Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger

Norfolk, Virginia

What is this article about?

Reports from Malaga on September 25 detail rumors of Lord Wellington's British army retreating near Cadiz, Spanish and Portuguese forces opposing the French with ample provisions, and 14,000 English troops missing. A vessel from New York brings news of renewed US non-intercourse with England, amid low prices for American and colonial produce in Spain and Portugal.

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FROM MALAGA.

Capt. Lawson, of the Mary Ann, left Malaga the 25th of September, at which time there were a variety of reports in circulation; such as, that lord Wellington, with the British army, had retreated near to Cadiz—that the Spanish and Portuguese armies were determined to oppose the French to the last extremity—that they were well supplied with provisions—That 14,000 of the English army were missing, &c. &c.

A pilot-boat schooner had arrived at Cadiz from New York, with accounts of the renewal of the non-intercourse with England. The price of American and colonial produce was very low in Spain and Portugal.

What sub-type of article is it?

War Report Military Campaign Trade Or Commerce

What keywords are associated?

Wellington Retreat Peninsular War Rumors Non Intercourse Renewal Low Produce Prices Spanish Portuguese Opposition

What entities or persons were involved?

Capt. Lawson Lord Wellington

Where did it happen?

Malaga

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Malaga

Event Date

25th Of September

Key Persons

Capt. Lawson Lord Wellington

Outcome

14,000 of the english army were missing

Event Details

Capt. Lawson reported various rumors from Malaga: Lord Wellington's British army retreated near Cadiz; Spanish and Portuguese armies determined to oppose French forces to the last, well-supplied with provisions; 14,000 English troops missing. A schooner from New York arrived at Cadiz with news of renewed non-intercourse with England; prices of American and colonial produce very low in Spain and Portugal.

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